MIRA2004 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Suprasternal Notch, Thoracic Vertebrae, Xiphoid Process

• School: Curtin University
• Department: Medical Imaging, Radiology & Radiography
• Course: MIRA2004
• Professor: Yasas Botenne

Document Summary

Centre midway between sternal notch and xiphisternum (t6/t7) Upper and lower borders to ir margins. Cr perpendicular to long axis of thoracic spine. Include c7, open as long as possible. With breathing technique, low ma and 3-4 seconds of exposure i. e. bring the ma down. 3-4 seconds, bring the ma down, so the mas stays the same, this is to ensure the ribs do not obscure the image. Upper and lower borders as wide as possible kvp=77-85 mas=15-20. Patient lies supine or stands with arms placed by sides. Flex the knees and hips, soles of feet flat on the table to help reduce curve of the lower back. Patient in lateral recumbent position with head on firm pillow. Flex patients knees and hips, with support between the knees. Raise patients arms to right angles to body with elbows flexed. Support patients waist so entire spine is near parallel to table. Bend the patients knees up and provide support if needed.